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Will Trump’s pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

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What’s going on with the price of gold?

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

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Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025

The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

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‘We hope it’s not the end’: Firm behind Prince George’s baby shoes warns it may close

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

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‘We hope it’s not the end’: Firm behind Prince George’s baby shoes warns it may close

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

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How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business

Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

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Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

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Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai

The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

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